| Pastor Dale O’Shields | Church of the Redeemer | June 22 & 23, 2019
#8 BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF FAITH - PT 2 Hebrews 11:1-2; Hebrews 11:6
1. Faith is ____________________ in God.
Hebrews 11:1 (GNT) To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.
To be a person of faith we must possess confidence in God’s:
‣ Nature.
‣ Word.
‣ Integrity.
‣ Ability.
‣ Availability.
2. Faith changes the way we _____________ and
___________.
Here are 10 benefits of faith:
‣ Faith challenges our “status quo.”
1 Peter 1:13 (NLT) So prepare your minds for action...
‣ Faith enables us to overcome insecurity and fear.
‣ Faith changes our outlook on life.
‣ Faith motivates us to obey God.
‣ Faith gives us internal fortitude.
‣ Faith connects us to God’s promises and power.
‣ Faith transforms our perspective.
‣ Faith helps us to help others.
‣ Faith prompts us to pray.
‣ Faith encourages us when we have to wait.
3. Faith is ___________________.
What must we do to develop our faith?
‣ _______________ to be a person of faith.
‣ _______________ in your faith development.
Romans 10:17 (NLT) So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.
‣ Expose yourself to the ______________ ___________________.
‣ ___________ ______, don’t lose it.
